First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 3 September 1908 · 20:51 local in London
1908-09-03 20:51 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 20:51 local time in London on 3 September. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
7°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
3 Sep
1908
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (7°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 20:51 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
14:31
Next moonset
21:58
Next events
Calendar →Sept 1908
10
Full Moon
Below horizon12:23 local · Thu, Thu 10 Sept · Moon -48°
Sept 1908
17
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:33 local · Thu, Thu 17 Sept · Moon 29°
Sept 1908
25
New Moon
Not visible14:59 local · Fri, Fri 25 Sept · Moon 29°
Oct 1908
3
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon06:13 local · Sat, Sat 3 Oct · Moon -63°